NEWSJan 06, 2024Cathay Pacific's Rocky Runway: Pilot Shortage Threatens Hong Kong's Aviation IndustryHong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, has faced turbulence over the holiday season, canceling over 80 flights since Christmas Eve. This has sparked concerns among passengers about potential disruptions and raised questions about underlying issues within the airline.Read More →
NEWSJul 18, 2023New Airline Riyadh Air Begins Recruitment, To Hire 700 PilotsRiyadh Air, a new airline in Saudi Arabia, plans to recruit 700 new pilots in order to plan for its takeoff in 2025. Due to pandemic restrictions being lifted, other airlines have also begun recruiting more members to its airlines.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2023United Airlines and Pilot Union Sign Massive New ContractFollowing in the footsteps of competitors United has finally signed a major pilot contract deal after four long years of negotiations. The deal not only raises pay but is set to provide a suite of other positive benefits to a pilot workforce still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 05, 2023The Sky's the Limit: Exploring the Opportunities for Students in the Field of AviationAviation is a promising field for those students who dream of an exciting career in the sky. It's both romantic and rigorous at the same time. No wonder pilots are called the masters of the sky. But for them to be truly so, there must also be skilled teams on the ground to help ensure a quality flight. Let's take a look at the career opportunities for students in aviation.
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NEWSJun 18, 2023Pilot Unions Oppose Retirement Age Increment in Latest Bill By House PanelSeveral pilot unions in the United States (US) have opposed a new bill that proposes raising the mandatory pilot retirement age from 65 to 67. The unions are voicing concerns about the potential impact of this change on the aviation industry.Read More →
NEWSApr 26, 2023Emirates Commemorates World Pilots' Day by Honoring the Journeys of its AviatorsEmirates celebrates World Pilots' Day by honoring its skilled aviators and simultaneously pursuing the recruitment of experienced Captains and First Officers.Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2023Delta Pilots Announce Historic New ContractThe most innovative airline in the U.S. has done it again: Delta pilots will now lead the nation in pay for most positions and provide one of the most compelling pilot experiences. With the deal resulting in raises upwards of 30%, it is expected that the rest of the industry will follow in lockstep soon. Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 24, 2023Aviation as a Career Choice: Why it's a Great Option for College StudentsIf you're a college student and you're struggling to find a career path, aviation might be a good option for you. There will be a growing demand for qualified individuals right through the end of this decade meaning qualified pupils will have numerous job prospects upon completing higher education.Read More →
NEWSSep 05, 2022Hundreds of Flights Cancelled After Lufthansa Pilots StrikeThe Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union stated that Lufthansa pilots would begin a 24-hour strike starting at midnight Thursday. The reason: the airline's 5,000-member union went on strike after being denied a requested 5.5% pay increase and automatic inflation bumps. The pilots are also seeking a new pay and holiday structure that Lufthansa said would bring staff costs up 40% or around 900 million euros ($899 USD) within the next two years.Read More →
STORIESSep 05, 2022Hiring in Aviation is Back on the RiseThe impacts of COVID-19 on the aviation industry cannot be understated. A previous report from 2020 noted how despite being one of the largest aircraft manufacturers, Airbus still cut around 15,000 jobs during the pandemic. The company claimed to not expect air traffic to recover to pre-pandemic levels before 2023, and potentially as late as 2025. Now in 2022, an in-depth analysis shows a slow return to normalcy, and hiring in aviation is expected to climb as the pandemic wanes.Read More →
